Search Holwell planning applications
12 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Holwell · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Holwell Nursery Crouch Lane Holwell Sherborne DT9 5LPApprovedAlterations and extensions to Holwell NurseryFull Planning ApplicationReceived 19 Aug 2026Decided 30 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/04379
- Crouch Hill Farm, The Mews Holwell Drove Holwell DT9 5LFApprovedChange of use and conversion of garage to dwelling with variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/FUL/2025/03551 to amend approved plansVariation of ConditionReceived 13 Aug 2026Decided 21 Sep 2026P/VOC/2026/04387
- Naish Farm Stony Lane Holwell DT9 5LJWithdrawnConvert part of an existing barn into 2no. dwellings.Prior Approval - Agricultural to DwellingReceived 29 May 2026Decided 17 Jul 2026P/PAAC/2026/02937
- Barn at Stone Lane Kings Stag Sturminster NewtonAwaiting decisionChange of use and conversion of agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling (Class C3).Prior Approval - Agricultural to DwellingReceived 10 Apr 2026P/PAAC/2026/01943
- Random Harvest Stony Lane Holwell DT9 5LJAwaiting decisionErect 1 No. dwelling (permission in principle)Permission In PrincipleReceived 3 Mar 2026P/PIP/2026/01108
Planning in Holwell
Only 7 decisions near Holwell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Holwell in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT9 332 applications in the last 12 months
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About Holwell
Holwell is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, about 5 miles southeast of Sherborne. Nestled on Oxford clay in the scenic Blackmore Vale, it encompasses the hamlets of Sandhills, Westrow, Barnes Cross, The Borough, and Woodbridge. With a population of 404 as of the 2021 census, Holwell offers a charming rural setting for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 404 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Holwell show an average sale price of £450,471, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Holwell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Holwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Holwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Holwell.
The most common types were outline applications (6), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).